Caregiver - Part-time

We have a part-time opening for a Caregiver.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Position Summary: Provide supportive and personal care services for Synergy HomeCare clients with consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene to clients.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist providing care.
• Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
• Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in the care plans).
• Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant observations regarding the client.
• Attend staff meetings, attend/complete annual in-services, and participate in orientation of new employees.
• Report complaints to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and procedures manual.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Report abnormal findings in patient’s conditions as observed and per care plan to RN.
• Perform the following task when delegated by the RN:
  • Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
  • Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I/O, environmental situations, client behaviors
  • Ambulation, positioning, and turning
  • Transportation
  • Personal hygiene
  • Feeding
  • Socialization
  • ADLs
  • Health reaching reinforcement that has been planned and reinforced by the RN

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions
• Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification
• A minimum of one-year full-time experience in direct patient care in an institution setting (hospital or nursing facility) or one-year full time experience within the last five years in direct client care or an agency setting.
• Work positively and favorably with clients, families & staff
• Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude
• Certified and in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing